(760) 934-3078Gorgeous hike in October during PEAK fall colors. Very gradual trail for first 5 miles with the final two miles gaining most of the overall elevation. Lots of water and beautiful meadows along the way.
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Trailhead parking for Glen Aulin Trail is located at the Lembert Dome turnoff. The trail is 13 miles round trip to Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp, with an elevation change of only 600'. The trail follows the beautiful Tuolomne River and gives way to spectacular views of granite domes.
The Tuolomne River is exceptionally clear with lots of perfect dipping pools (in the latter part of summer after the spring run-off has gone down) and picnic spots.
Perfect spot to take a dip on a warm summer day!
Fantastic Granite Views!
And Granite Trails...
Beautiful meadows with Queen Annes Lace...
and Lupin...
Ahhh...a relaxing day!
Time to soak in the cool river!
Bishop Pass Trailhead
Beautiful Day Hike...
Located in Bishop Creek, the Bishop Pass Trailhead is accessed via Highway 168, turn left at the sign for South Lake and drive to the end of the road. You will go past the small community of Habeggers, Bishop Creek Lodge and Parchers Resort.
The trail parallels South Lake for the first 1/2 mile then gently winds into the forest past the turn off for Mary Louise Lakes and Bull Lake, Ruwau Lake, Long Lake, Bishop Lake and other unamed lakes up to Bishop Pass (6 miles to the pass, moderate to strenuous). The wildflowers are peaking on this trail with Sierra Shooting Stars, Columbine, Penstemon, Wallflowers and more! There are many opportunities to picnic, fish and jump in lakes along the way. The trail is currently snow free up to 10,500 and then patchy snow to the pass.
This photo was taken Saturday (7/16) about 1.25 miles below the pass. The tall peak in the background is Mt. Agazzi.
